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| I'm 6ft 5 (1.96m), and weigh 16st 6 (230 lbs), I'm running my first half Marathon on 27th April 2008 (Read 703 times) |
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posted: 3/7/2008 at 9:53 AM |
As you can see, my times are not really that quick. Overall average mile is 8:58 and coming down.
I do easy runs too. I just think there's a lot left in the tank after the longer ones. I still feel there's A LOT of room for improvement, thats why I'm pushing for quicker times (for now).
When the cricket season starts I will be jogging less too as most of time will be taken up by that.
Lee |
| 10k PB 50:10.86. Half Marathon Target 1:51:21. |
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posted: 3/11/2008 at 1:23 PM |
Wow, shouldn't you consider rugby? You must really like cricket, and be good at it, too.
I wouldn't put quite so much emphasis on running fast, if i were you, but having said that it seems you have a training plan, and you are obviously young and strong, so good luck!
(I am 6ft and about 164lbs. and I thought I was big for a runner!)
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posted: 3/11/2008 at 1:40 PM |
6'1" @ 224 chiming in
I race at about the same pace as you do - I've got a HM coming up in a few weeks and expect to hit 1:51-1:55.
You might want to take a look at the way your train. Running to PR every time can often lead to burn out. In Daniel's Running formula, it says to adjust your pace about every 4-6 weeks depending on how training is going. Run your easy runs easy, your tempo runs comfortably difficult and some of your long runs pregressively.
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posted: 3/12/2008 at 7:17 PM |
I try and run quicker than before because i believe that i have a lot of room for improvement. I have started to change the running methods. I try and run the shorter one's quicker and the longer ones easier.
I have a 10k on sunday, and i would love to break the 50 minute with the first go. But being realistic i think it would be more a 52 minute race.
The more long runs I do, the faster the shorter ones get too. E.g. 4/5 miles is now just over 8 min mile. But saying that, the 8 miles i run on sunday was 8:30 min mile.
Its good fitness, cricket season around the corner too.
Lee |
| 10k PB 50:10.86. Half Marathon Target 1:51:21. |
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posted: 3/12/2008 at 7:37 PM |
| Good work, Lee. Sorry I was a wise-ass the other day. I was all worked up over something else. Run well! |
a vagabond,..highway-beater; a rolling stone, one that does nought but runne here and there.
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posted: 3/14/2008 at 9:39 PM
modified: 3/14/2008 at 9:39 PM |
| You are moving fast Lee. Keep us posted on your progress towards your HM. I have one at beginning of May (my first). I am about 200 lbs and hoping (praying) I don't embarrass myself. My pace is not as fast as yours - but you inspire me! |
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posted: 3/15/2008 at 2:31 PM |
I'll put the rest of my own training programme on my Running Log so that you can see the runs i plan to do.
I have a 10k race tomorrow (16th March) and i'm hoping to break 53:07 (8:30 minute miles / 5:20 minute km).
I'm really starting to enjoy it now. 7 weeks training done, 6 weeks to go.
Why don't you make you log public so the pros(tongue in cheek) can advise you further.
Good luck in your half marathon.
Lee J |
| 10k PB 50:10.86. Half Marathon Target 1:51:21. |
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posted: 3/16/2008 at 8:49 PM |
I've done it. 10k down, half marathon to go (only 6 weeks!!).
I ran the Sheffield 10k today, on an unknown course (my first ever 10k) so i didn't know where the mile markers where etc, so I found it hard to pace myself.
3 Laps of just over 2 miles each. I targeted myself 53 minutes. (2 laps of 18 and last lap of 17), but ended up running up a little quicker. First two laps were 17 each and last lap was 16:10, totalling 50:10. As i got close to the end I picked up the pace as much as possible, but still finished on 50:10.
My target was 53:07 (8:30 minute mile), but i ran a 50:10 (8:02 min mile). I am very happy with the time, but slightly (only very slightly) disappointed with not beating the 50 minute barrier.
The race-results website will say 50:20 as i crossed the start line after 10 seconds. (Middle of the pack).
I enjoyed the day immensley and look forward to the Sheffield Halh Marathon in six weeks.
Lee J |
| 10k PB 50:10.86. Half Marathon Target 1:51:21. |
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posted: 3/18/2008 at 11:00 AM |
Nice work Lee.
Good luck in the half; you have time to look at adding some distance to your long run. |
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posted: 3/24/2008 at 10:50 PM |
I can now run up to 8 miles at 8 minute per mile (5 min km).
Over the next 5 weeks I will be running longer runs at the weekends too.
I have a couple of 10's, some 12's then my half marathon in just under 5 weeks.
I'm still hoping for a 1hr 50m half marathon.
Maybe after that I can concentrate on my cricket training !!
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posted: 3/24/2008 at 11:24 PM |
| Quote from Lee Jeffries on 3/24/2008 at 10:50 PM: I can now run up to 8 miles at 8 minute per mile (5 min km).
Over the next 5 weeks I will be running longer runs at the weekends too.
I have a couple of 10's, some 12's then my half marathon in just under 5 weeks.
I'm still hoping for a 1hr 50m half marathon.
Maybe after that I can concentrate on my cricket training !!
You train crickets?  |
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posted: 3/26/2008 at 3:53 PM |
Yes I do  . Not only are they very good jumpers (not the clothes type), but they are also very fast runners, and can no doubt run faster than me in any race !!  |
| 10k PB 50:10.86. Half Marathon Target 1:51:21. |
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